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01Undated

Peace in the world is everybody's business, no matter where you live or what you do.

Betty Williams / quote

02Undated

When I received the news of the Nobel Peace Award, I could not believe it. I told my father, 'I think they have the wrong name, Dad. Please, can you talk to this man on the phone? I'm busy cooking!'

Betty Williams / quote

03Undated

Peace is not wimpy. It's about sitting down and negotiating with people you hate. Ultimately, all occupation ends, and you have to deal with the enemy.

Betty Williams / quote

04Undated

The thing that started the peace movement in Ireland was anger - my anger. It wasn't anger it was fury.

Betty Williams / quote